Procurement Systems : A Cross-Industry Project Management Perspective

ISBN-13: 9780415416061 / Angielski / Miękka / 2007 / 455 str.

Derek Walker

Opis

Helping readers to design project procurement implementation paths that deliver sustainable value, this volume is useful for students, lecturers and professionals working in or studying project management. It also includes coverage of general historical issues and practical discussions of different types of projects and their procurement needs.

Spis treści

1. Introduction and Procurement Fundamentals  2. Project Types and Their Procurement Needs  3. Stakeholders and the Supply Chain  4. Business Ethics and Corporate Citizenship  5. The Role of Business Strategy in PM Procurement  6. Performance Measures and Project Procurement  7. E-Business and Project Procurement  8. Procurement Innovation and Organizational Learning  9. Culture and its Impact Upon Project Procurement  10. Project Procurement and the Quest for Talent  11. Case Study – Developing a Centre of Excellence (CoE)  12. Trust, Commitment and Mutual Goals in Australia Construction Industry Project Alliances  13. Innovation Management in Project Alliances  14. Business Transformation Through an Innovative Alliance